I couldn't believe it when I read your post! Finally a Christmas Concert in the Netherlands. I have been hoping to go to one in years. And with the Metropole Orchestra, that is going to be fantastic! I am not sure if I will be able to go, but I will try anything possible ! And may be there will be more concerts...

The very first concert I went to was in de Doelen, it was a Clannad concert, in 1993, I think. We had horrible seats! Moya was about the size of my little finger so we could hardly see anything! The atmosphere was great though, but I hope we will have better seats this time, if I will be able to go!

Well its not bad i just bought the packagemaker deal, so 2 tickets for 59,- wich included moya and this algerian sinter wich i do not know, i think i dont even go to this Guy but i do have front row dwars now for only 12 euro's extra,

I don't know what algerian singer you are talking about, but you cán discover wonderful music that way. Of course, sometimes it is not to your taste at all, but you'll never know untill you try.

I will not be going, because I love Moya but I dislike christmas. In my experience, for a lot of people christmas has nothing to do with spirituality, but with lots of presents and indulging on masses of luxury food. And over the years I grew to dislike that more and more. So I try to stay away from all that is christmassy. So yes, that also means I will not buy that cd of her.

I dó think that if I wóúld go, I would probably have a wonderful time anyway. But still, not going..

SaskiaS wrote:I don't know what algerian singer you are talking about, but you cán discover wonderful music that way. Of course, sometimes it is not to your taste at all, but you'll never know untill you try.

I will not be going, because I love Moya but I dislike christmas. In my experience, for a lot of people christmas has nothing to do with spirituality, but with lots of presents and indulging on masses of luxury food. And over the years I grew to dislike that more and more. So I try to stay away from all that is christmassy. So yes, that also means I will not buy that cd of her.

I dó think that if I wóúld go, I would probably have a wonderful time anyway. But still, not going..

What a weird and strange comment - You do know Moya is a spiritual person, makes spiritual music....and her Christmas album is just that! It's all about a greater love and a joy unbound. You really should listen to it...just to make sure for yourself you're not missing out on something extremely beautiful.

And to be honest, I am going to this concert just for Moya's music. It has nothing to do with what others think about Christmas for me...it's a great night out to listen to fabulous music.

Phantas wrote: What a weird and strange comment - You do know Moya is a spiritual person, makes spiritual music....and her Christmas album is just that! It's all about a greater love and a joy unbound.

And that coming from a man who gets sick to his stomach reading quotes Hester made from Moya's book...haha

Phantas wrote: You really should listen to it...just to make sure for yourself you're not missing out on something extremely beautiful..

I will take your advice though and I will listen to the songs someday soon.

Hester didn't quote from Moya's book but from an interview she made with Moya. I happen to own Moya's biography and it was a very inspirational read, even for someone who is atheistic! I respect Moya for having chosen a path, my path simply does not lead along the same ways. I also believe that one can take her music which is steeped in Christian belief but take things out of it that work for yourself, regardless of your religion or beliefs.

For me, I always manage to calm down to "Change my World". It's beginning to become a sort of anthem of my life - I need to change things for the better because I'm stuck. It may take some time but I firmly believe I will get to a point where I can say I am happy with my life (which currently is not now).

I've always loved Christmas myself. Love putting up the tree, the decorations, some gifts (though not necessary)...just being together in those days. Moya's music adds to that feeling

I'm thinking about it..... I've been getting hung up on how to get directly to Rotterdam, but have just realised it's only 20 minutes or so on the train from Schipol (well, according to the ns.nl website, anyway) - and I can get to Amsterdam easily enough from Liverpool!

To be honest, it would be easier (and quicker!) for me if a gig in Monkstown comes up again, but after missing out last year due to bad weather, I wouldn't say no to a Christmas gig if I can get the time off work - if it means coming over to the Netherlands this time, I'll just have to get planning!

Dab051176 wrote:I'm thinking about it..... I've been getting hung up on how to get directly to Rotterdam, but have just realised it's only 20 minutes or so on the train from Schipol (well, according to the ns.nl website, anyway) - and I can get to Amsterdam easily enough from Liverpool!

To be honest, it would be easier (and quicker!) for me if a gig in Monkstown comes up again, but after missing out last year due to bad weather, I wouldn't say no to a Christmas gig if I can get the time off work - if it means coming over to the Netherlands this time, I'll just have to get planning!

Hmm...20 minutes? Guess that must be the expensive fast train then! Normally it takes about an hour by train to get to Amsterdam from Rotterdam (and vice versa). The fast train is called the Fyra, and it's more expensive than the regular trains. I don't travel a lot with the NS myself so things may have changed but this is just something I've picked up from the news and such over time.

Is it really that difficult to get from Liverpool to Rotterdam directly?
Anyways, good luck! Hope you can make it